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Byung Kim, a 40-year-old merchant from Lawndale, California, tragically lost his life on August 19, 1988. The incident occurred after Kim withdrew $80,000 from a local bank to cash checks for his customers. As he was returning to his van, he was ambushed by Omar Dent III, a member of the Eight-Trey Crips gang. Dent shot Kim, mortally wounding him, and then fled the scene in Kim's van. During his escape, Dent also shot a retired police officer who attempted to intervene.
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Byung Jin Kim
Male
Lawndale
CA
1988-08-19
40
Byung
Kim
11/27/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I wanted to take a moment to discuss something that’s been on my mind regarding the tragic murder ... ...Read More
06/04/2024
06/04/2024
I still can't get over the courage of that retired police officer who tried to intervene. It's truly... ...Read More
04/04/2024
04/04/2024
I've been following the trial of Omar Dent III, and one detail that really stands out to me is the s... ...Read More
02/04/2024
02/04/2024
